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ICEYE sees role as Europe’s defense space-intelligence linchpin

November 18, 2025
PARIS — Finland’s ICEYE has a “very big role to play” in giving Europe sovereign access to satellite intelligence, without having to rely on the United States, the company’s Vice President for Missions Joost Elstak said. European interest in ICEYE rose after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. But it was the U.S. halting intelligence sharing with Ukraine in March 2025 that really underscored…
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Poland sets up first-ever military satellite launch

November 17, 2025
WARSAW, Poland — In a bid to secure an Earth observation system for the country’s armed forces, Poland is advancing a project to have its first three military satellites launched this month. Developed by a consortium of Finnish manufacturer ICEYE and Wojskowe Zakłady Łączności No 1, an offshoot of Poland’s state-run defense group PGZ, the national satellite reconnaissance system will be…
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Anduril, UAE’s Edge unveil transformer drone for hovering, fast flight

November 14, 2025
MILAN — Anduril and the United Arab Emirates’ state-owned Edge Group are betting on a novel hover-to-cruise autonomous aircraft — and the UAE has already ordered the first 50 units. The system, dubbed Omen, is the first of many platforms that the companies plan to develop and produce under their new joint venture, the Edge-Anduril Production Alliance, established in Abu Dhabi. Edge has…
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Army certifies rapid anti-drone response team

November 13, 2025
Following successful field exercises simulating defense against drone incursions, the U.S. Army’s Northern Command has formed an operational team to rapidly counter drone threats to military bases within the United States. “The validation and certification of our Counter-small UAS fly-away kit is an important step in being able to support installation commanders within the United States as…
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